Archive for 'Census' Category
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Began removing deep sticky muck from the bottom of man-made pond and also removed invasive non-native water plants. Water and muck was sprayed onto high ground away from the pond drainage area.
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Saw Eastern Phoebe returning to nesting site on the back porch.
Posted in
Census, Habitat, 2013 Journal
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Refreshed Hummingbird feeders for the Rufous Hummingbird that seems to be overwintering here.
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Saw a Tom Turkey near the house on the road.
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Saw Woodpeckers
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Saw many Finches

Turkey Vultures roosting at river bottom area
Posted in
Census, Food, 2013 Journal
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Continued clearing Juniper dead branches and mulching it to put onto roads for erosion control.
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Fed Raccoons dogfood
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Saw and rescued 2 small Geckos, both male and female who were hibernating in an old sheet.
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Saw Canyon Wren looking for a nest site at the house, there are 3 Wren nest boxes.
Posted in
Census, Erosion, Food, 2013 Journal
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Continued to spread Christmas tree mulch onto trails and driveways
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Saw a Black Crested Titmouse looking into every opening of the Purple Martin House system

White Wing Doves resting on Purple Martin bird house
Posted in
Census, Erosion, 2013 Journal
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The first meaningful rain in more than 6 months, 2.6 inches! There was no visible run off. It had been dry for so long that the rain soaked into the ground.
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Saw Wild Turkeys
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Saw many Lesser Goldfinches
Posted in
Census, Habitat, Erosion, 2013 Journal
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